GUGLIELMI, Verna (Martinelli)

Published 4:00 am, Thursday, April 12, 2001

GUGLIELMI, Verna (Martinelli) -- A native of San Francisco, born June 14, 1927, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2001 at age 73. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Siro Guglielmi; adored mother of Gil and Bob Guglielmi. Verna was widowed at an early age and was extremely proud of both sons who she raised on her own. 'Nonni Verna's' unlimited love and devotion to her grandchildren, Tony, Andrew, Gina, Luca and Siena will be greatly missed. Beloved sister and dearest friend of Gloria Buckley and sister-in-law of Chris Buckley; adored daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Martinelli of Lucca, Italy; loving daughter-in-law of Gilda and Vincent Guglielmi of Elba, Italy; adored mother-in-law of Joyce and Nadia Guglielmi; dearest sister-in-law of Florence Rossie and Dr. Gilbert Rossie; beloved aunt to Elena Cahill, Kevin Buckley, John Rossie, and Carolynn Rossie; dearest friend of the late Gino Giovacchini and Louise Giovacchini. Verna was a graduate of Corpus Christi Grammar School, Notre Dame High School (San Francisco) Class of 1945 and St. Joseph's Nursing School. Resident of the Excelsior District for over 50 years. Loved and respected, Verna was kind, candid, generous and always outspoken. She will be deeply missed; always remembered. At the family's request a private service will be held. Contributions to Verna Guglielmi's memory may be made to Hanna Boys Center, P.O. Box 100, Sonoma, CA, 95476, or the charity of your choice. Committal, Holy Cross Cemetery.

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